With your project at a state of near completion it's time to determine if you are done yet, or you have more to do. Does it need to be polished clean? If it's just something simple for you, and entirely utilitarian, it may be done in a pretty raw looking state. Other times if you want the wifely unit's permission to keep this completed project in the house it may be time to invest time into really refining that idea.

Don't get me wrong. Sometimes duct tape is a suitable repair medium, if not encouraged, but for the most part a little paint and sanding can go a long way.

I'm totally a staining kind of guy. I prefer to stain wood projects if I can, and if it's applicable. Paint is nice, but a stain job is really what separates good from awesome.

So get out there, get hacking, and I look forward to seeing your hacks!

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